The Lincoln Ellsworth Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lincoln Ellsworth Foundation is a private foundation in South River, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $244,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $33,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$244,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $243,000 the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $265,041 | 21 | $5.6 million |
| 2024 | $243,000 | 19 | $5.9 million |
| 2025 | $244,000 | 26 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
The Lincoln Ellsworth Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Lincoln Ellsworth Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $189,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $20,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Museum of Natural History | General funding | $33,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center | General fundinggeneral funding | $26,000 |
| Cornell University School of Veterinanry Medicine | General funding | $25,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater New York | General funding | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General funding | $18,000 |
| Second Chance Rescue NYC | General funding | $12,000 |
| Dartmouth College Library | General funding | $10,000 |
| One Larchmont Inc | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Panther Ridge Conservation Center | General funding | $10,000 |
| A House on Beekman | General funding | $7,500 |
| Byrd Polar Research Center | General funding | $7,500 |
| Wnet | General funding | $7,500 |
| Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Inc | General funding | $5,000 |
| Busch Wildlife Sanctuary | General funding | $5,000 |
| Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship Inc | General funding | $5,000 |
| Fields for Kids | General funding | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence | General funding | $5,000 |
| New Canaan Mounted Troup Inc | General purposes | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General funding | $5,000 |
| Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill | General funding | $2,500 |
| Homes for Our Troops | General funding | $2,500 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House | General funding | $2,500 |
| North Shore Animal League | General funding | $2,500 |
| The Arc Westchester Foundation | General funding | $2,500 |
| The Garden House School of New York | General funding | $2,500 |
| The New York Public Library (Young Lions Tilden Conservator) | General funding | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles D Manice Esq
- Katherine L Baggett Esq
Questions people ask
Does The Lincoln Ellsworth Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lincoln Ellsworth Foundation give?
$244,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Lincoln Ellsworth Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles D Manice Esq (President) and Katherine L Baggett Esq (Co-Trustee).
What does The Lincoln Ellsworth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and education.